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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
AIIMS Bhubaneswar introduces Millets in diet of Students and admitted patients
Executive Director Dr. Ashutosh Biswas had Millet launch with Students
An important move towards promoting healthy eating habits in the healthcare sector
Hand book on Millet distributed to public for mass awareness
AIIMS Bhubaneswar has introduced Millets in the diet of its students and admitted patients here. In an aim to provide healthy and nutritious food to the students and indoor patients, the national institute has started millets into the diet. Executive Director Dr. Ashutosh Biswas started the initiative to mark the auspicious occasion of “Utkal Dibasa” and G20 Jan Bhagidari campaign. Dr. Biswas kickstarted the process of distributing millet added food items to the admitted patients. Also, the Executive Director had lunch with the students in the dining hall. The students and the admitted patients were very happy having millets as a part of their dietary plan.
Executive Director Dr. Ashutosh Biswas on the occasion said, “We are really enthusiastic to introduce Millets in the diet of our students and patients. We believe that it will provide the patients the essential fibres they need to recover quickly. We are committed to provide the best care to our patients and this is one of the many steps we are taking in that direction." Similarly, students will get rich nutrients and minerals from the ancient locally available food, which will take care of their weight and immunity, added Dr. Biswas.
Drawing inspiration from the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s call to make ‘Jan Bhagidari’ a strong element of India’s G20 Presidency, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has planned a series of programmes for the month. As a part of the noble campaign, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has introduced Millets in the diet of students and patients on “Utkal Dibasa”, informed Registrar of the Institute B B Mishra.
To create awareness about the health benefits of millets and spread the message to the public, a meeting was organized at OPD foyer. A hand book on Millet “Millets on Health Benefits and Diseases” written by Executive Director Dr. Ashutosh Biswas and Head of Dentistry Department Dr. Ashok Kumar Jena distributed it to the public. Dietician of AIIMS Bhubaneswar Soumya Sucharita Prusty told about the importance of millet in our day to day diet.
Among others, DEAN Dr. P R Mohapatra, DEAN Dr. Soubhagya Jena, DEAN  Dr. Satyajit Mishra, Medical Superintendent Dr. Dillip Kumar Parida, DDA Rasmi Ranjan Sethy, student representatives participated in the programme.
The introduction of millets in the diet of patients and students at AIIMS Bhubaneswar is a significant step towards raising awareness about the health benefits of millets. The initiative is expected to inspire people to include millet in their daily diet and promote the consumption of traditional foods that are both healthy and delicious.
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Australia on Cooperation in Combating International Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding  between India and Australia on Cooperation in Combating International Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime.
(The proposed MoU would strengthen the relationship between India and Australia for building peace and stability in the region through exchange of information, expertise, experience and capacity building.
The MoU is an effective framework to deal with all issues requiring interaction and cooperation in the areas identified.
The mutual cooperation would facilitate the institutional interactions between the two countries. The MoU, once in force, would help in curbing combating International Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime.
Ministry of Defence
Curtain Raiser: Exercise Mitra Shakti-VII: 2019
The seventh edition of India-Sri Lanka joint training exercise, Exercise MITRA SHAKTI– 2019 is scheduled to be conducted at Foreign Training Node , Pune from 01 - 14 December 2019. The sixth edition of the exercise was held in Sri Lanka.
The aim of this joint training exercise is to build and promote positive relations between armies of India and Sri Lanka with focus on sub unit level training for counter insurgency & counter terrorism operations in urban and rural environment under United Nations mandate. The joint exercise is designed for incorporating the current dynamics of United Nations peace keeping operations through practical & comprehensive discussions and tactical exercises. The joint effort will also focus on achieving the desired level of interoperability and cohesive operational ability of the troops from both India and Sri Lanka through mutual exchange of operational experiences & best practices.
India and Sri Lanka have collaborated on counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations over the years. The two sides have a long history of military cooperation. Exercise MITRA SHAKTI - 2019 is aimed at sending a strong message to all the member nations of the United Nations of the intent, commitment and capability of the militaries of both India & Sri Lanka towards maintaining world peace and upholding the mandate of United Nations.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
NABARD Sanctions for Rural Infrastructure Projects in West Bengal
Kolkata, July 2, 2018
During the first Quarter of 2018-19, NABARD has sanctioned an amount of Rs 735.53 crore under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund  to West Bengal. This funding will help execution of 86 rural infrastructure projects which include six solar power projects, works on one medium irrigation, five minor irrigation and 12 flood protection projects, besides, 57 projects of widening and strengthening of roads and five rural bridges.
The grid connected solar power projects apart from generating 88.61 MU of solar energy per annum will be beneficial towards preventing emission of million tonnes of climate damaging carbon dioxide gases.The works on irrigation projects is expected to benefit 11554 ha of land besides
addressing problems of wastage of water at upstream areas, seepage loss, deposition of silt, insufficient height of canal which has been resulting in short supply of water in the command area. The flood protection projects are aimed to address the problems of rapid bank erosion caused by rivers which is gradually engulfing valuable homestead and cultivated land. Likely 155 villages will be benefited from irrigation and flood protection works.
Widening and strengthening of 57 roads will benefit 352.81 kms in 14 districts of the State. The rural bridges will lead to distance saving of 82 kms.
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways’ women team wins gold in National Cross Country Championship
Indian Railways' women team became winner in the 56th National Cross Country Championship held at Kohima in state of Nagaland.
Indian Railways women athletes won Gold in the team event while Men team won the Silver. Ms.Varsha Devi, Manju Yadav, Preenu Yadav and Munni Devi were members of Railway Sports Promotion Board team in the Championship.
In the individual event, the women athletes from Indian Railways captured top 5 positions and sealed the Gold for Indian Railways in the Team event.
In the Men’s section the Indian Railways team consisting of Narendra Pratap, Dinesh, Virendra Kumar Pal &HarshadMhatre won the Silver Medal.
Indian Railways being one of the largest employers of sportspersons in India, have always given an outstanding contribution in country’s sports. The remarkable performance of Railways sportspersons was evident in Tokyo Olympics when Railways players contributed in four out of total seven medals won by India.
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Ministry of Finance
India’s Commitment to Climate Change Reflected in Support of Sustainable Development Goals: Economic Survey
The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley tabled the Economic Survey 2017-18 in Parliament today.
(The Chapter on Sustainable Development, Energy and Climate Change notes India’s commitment to environment and climate change that is reflected in the number of actions in supporting sustainable development goals while retaining reliance on cleaner energy, including cleaner, greener coal. It states that India has strengthened its response to the threat of climate change in accordance with the principles of equity and Common But Differentiated Responsibilities and in the light of national circumstances with the “Paris Pledge” to reduce the emission intensity of GDP by 33-35 percent over 2005 levels by the year 2030.
On the issue of sustainable development, the Survey says that India’s urban population is projected to grow to about 600 million by 2031. It suggests that Urban Local Bodies generate resources through financial instruments such as municipal bonds, PPPs and credit risk guarantees. The Survey says that access to sustainable, modern and affordable energy is the basis of achieving Sustainable Development Goals. Stating that as on 30th November 2017, the share of renewable energy sources was 18 percent in the total installed capacity of electricity in the country and that the increasing share of renewables has trebled in the last 10 years.
Outlining India’s commitment to address Climate Change, the Survey mentions establishment of 8 Global Technology Watch Groups, extending Climate Change Action Programme launched in 2014 for the period 2017-18 to 2019-20 with a budget outlay of Rs. 132.4 crore and continuation of National Adaption Fund on Climate Change till 31st March 2020 with financial implication of Rs. 364 crore.
Ministry of Defence
Affiliation of ICG ship Shaurya with 3rd battalion of Assam Rifles
In an effort to enhance inter Armed Forces Cooperation and utilise each other’s assets for training and sports, the Director Generals of Assam Rifles and Indian Coast Guard  in an impressive ceremony held at Laitkor, Shillong, today signed an Affiliation Charter between 3rd  Battalion of Assam Rifles and Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Shaurya’.
Assam Rifles is the oldest Para Military Force of India with a rich history of valour, courage and tradition. Assam Rifles have 46 Battalions manning the Indo-Myanmar border and countering the insurgency in the north east states. On contrary the ICG, with 142 ships & 62 aircraft is one of the youngest Armed Force under Ministry of Defence.
3rd  Battalion Assam Rifles is the oldest battalion of the force raised in 1835 as ‘The Cachar Levy’ comprising of 750 personnel of all ranks for guarding the Eastern Frontier of Assam from Brahmaputra river to the Cachar Hills. Presently, the battalion is developed at Kohima, Nagaland where it had earlier bravely fought the Japanese in World War-II and stopped their advance into India.
ICGShip ‘Shaurya’, indigenously built at Goa Shipyard Limited, based in Chennai is a modern state-of-the-art 105 mtrs long Offshore Patrol Vessel  commissioned on August12, 2017. ‘Shaurya’ meaning courage is a projection of ICG’s commitment ‘To Serve & Protect’ the maritime interest of the nation. The ship is extensively developed for EEZ surveillance and other duties as enshrined in the Coast Guard charter to safeguard the maritime interest of India.
The objective of the affiliation is to promote bilateral cooperation between the Assam Rifles and the ICG in the field of exchange of information/personnel, build-up camaraderie for training, sports/adventure and sustainable development. This affiliation will facilitate the ‘Sentinels of the North East’ to interact with the ‘Sentinels of the Seas’ on professional and social platforms and share rich experiences and best practices.
The twoArmed Forces will be greatly benefited by motivating one another towards common goals. Assam Rifles personnel will be able to understand the peculiarities of a Maritime Service  and their role in guarding and intercepting the anti-national forces/non state actors detrimental to the maritime/coastal security. Similarly, the personnel of ICG will be able to see and understand the operational ethos of the Assam Rifles working along theIndo-Myanmar border.
The reciprocation Ceremony will be held onboard Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Shaurya’ at Chennai on 11 and 12 June 2019.
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Ministry of Mines
Exceptional Financial Performance By NALCO During First Quarter of 2021-22
Net Profit Goes up to Rs. 348 crore
Sales Revenue up by 79.2%
NALCO, a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Mines, has began the financial year 2021-22 with robust financial and physical performances. The net profit in the first quarter ended 30th June has jumped to Rs.347.73 crore from Rs.16.63 crore achieved in the corresponding period of the previous year. Beating market expectations and amidst challenging business environment, the company has demonstrated remarkable performance across all its business segments.
The company has reported revenue from operations of Rs.2474.55 crore, an increase of 79.2% YoY. This performance is mainly propelled by strong demand, higher volumes, better realization and effective capacity utilization of its operational units.
On the production front, NALCO has put up an impressive performance. Production of bauxite in mines, alumina in refinery and aluminium in smelter plant have exceeded the respective figures achieved during the first quarter of the last financial year.
Ministry of Home Affairs
National Investigation Agency  Bill, 2019 unanimously passed by Rajya Sabha
Efficiency of NIA should not be degraded on political considerations: Shri Amit Shah
The National Investigation Agency  Bill, 2019 was unanimously passed by Rajya Sabha today. After being passed by both the Houses, the NIA now would receive the powers to investigate terror crimes relating to Indians and Indian interests abroad.
Replying to issues raised by members of Parliament in RS on NIA  Bill, 2019, Union Minister for Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah said that it is the responsibility of the Parliament to build a strong image of NIA in front of the world. The efficiency of NIA should not be degraded on political considerations, he said.
As per Home Ministry data, as on 30.06.19, out of 272 cases registered charge sheets have been filed in 199 cases; prosecution is over in 51 cases and convictions has been achieved in 46 cases.
The Home Minister intervened when the Opposition raised the Samjhauta blast matter. He said that the case was politically motivated on religious lines and prosecution did not find any evidence against the accused. People were falsely implicated. The Home Minister asked, don't they and their families have human rights and who violated it.
Defending the independence of investigation agencies, the Home Minister said that under this Government, the investigation and prosecution agencies function independently and are never misused. Their functioning does not depend on political mandate, but on rule of law. Shri Shah reassured the House that no agency would ever be misused under this Government.
Shri Shah said, till now India does not have the power to prosecute terror accused for perpetrating actress of terror against Indians abroad. The new bill should be passed with support of all parties and it should send a message to the world that India, as a Nation, and the Parliament is united behind building a robust NIA to fight terror.
Prime Minister's Office
Press Release on Arrival of Prime Minister to Washington D.C.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi arrived in Washington D.C. for his visit to the United States of America at the invitation of His Excellency President Joe Biden of the USA.
Prime Minister was received by Mr. T. H. Brian McKeon, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources on behalf of the government of the USA.
Exuberant members of Indian diaspora were also present at the Andrews airbase and they cheerfully welcomed Prime Minister.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Skill Development And Capacity Building Under PMKVY
Under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana , placement opportunities have been provided to Short Term Training  certified candidates, while Recognition of Prior Learning  is not linked with placements as it recognizes the existing skills of candidate. Under PMKVY-STT, as on 30.09.2022, 24.30 lakh candidates have been reported placed in various sectors across the country.
In order to enhance industry linkage, Ministry through National Skill Development Corporation has facilitated the setting up of 37 Sector Skill Councils as autonomous industry led bodies to develop National Skill Qualification Framework  aligned job roles [qualification packs ] and course curriculum, conduct skill gap studies and assess and certify trainees.
Further, Ministry has launched special programmes under PMKVY 3.0 namely Customized Crash Course Programme for COVID Warriors  wherein thrust has been given on On-the-Job Training  in hospitals which provides candidates with hands on job experience.
Under PMKVY-MUDRA linkage, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras  were designated as Hand Holding Agencies for MUDRA loans on Udyamimitra Portal . As per reported data till 2018, 251 candidates have availed the loan  for self-employment.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Communications
Affordable Broadband and Mobile Service
Universal Service Obligation Fund  has taken up a number of projects to enable affordable broadband and mobile services proliferation in rural and remote areas. In BharatNet projects total of 5,81,351 Km of Optical Fibre Cable has been laid to connect 2,64,549 Gram Panchayats  and at present 1,77,550 GPs are service ready, which includes 4394 GPs connected through satellite. Andaman & Nicobar islands has been connected with mainland through submarine cable. There is another project for laying of submarine cable to connect Lakshadweep with mainland. There are several other schemes viz. provision of mobile services in Left Wing Extremism  affected areas, in villages of aspirational districts and in North Eastern region.
Five per cent of annual collections under the Universal Service Obligation Fund  shall be allocated to promote Research and Development  and commercialization of technologies and solutions.
Global bids were invited on 20.07.2021 for implementation under PPP model of BharatNet. However, no response was received from any of the prospective bidders. A revised strategy for BharatNet is accordingly being formulated.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Communications, Shri Devusinh Chauhan in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Standard Operating Procedure for Acceptance of Transport Related Information in Electronic Form
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has issued detailed SOP  for acceptance of Driving Licence, Registration Certificate and other transport related information presented in electronic form. The Central Motor Vehicles Rules were amended by the Ministry in November 2018, enabling production of documents such as certificate of registration, insurance, fitness and permit, the driving licence, certificate for pollution under check and any other relevant documents in electronic form.
With this revision of rules, it is now not necessary for people to carry the relevant paper documents. However, for the electronic documents to be treated as legally recognized at par with the original documents as per the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, it is necessary that they are available on DigiLocker or mParivahan app carried by the user. If the e documents are not available on mParivahan or DigiLocker then they will not be treated as legally recognized at par with the original documents
The mParivahan mobile app is being provided by the Ministry of Road Transport & highways through NIC. The details of RC, DL, Fitness Validity, Insurance Validity, Permit Validity are available on real time basis on this mobile app by entering the DL number/ Registration number pertaining to the vehicles.
The DigiLocker platform of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, has the facility to pull a citizen's Driving Licence or the Certificate of Registration details from VAHAN and make it available in the Digilocker App in an electronic form.
The data related to the insurance of new vehicles and renewal of insurance of vehicles is reflected on the eChallan ap that is available only to enforcement officers.
As per the SOP issued by the Ministry people can produce the documents or other information either through the DigiLocker app or the mParivahan app. They can download the Driving Licence or the Registration Certificate through these apps and store on their mobile devices. They can also show particulars relating to the Driving Licence or the Vehicle through the mParivahan app on the mobile through internet connectivity. The enforcement agencies can simultaneously access these details from eChallan app, which has data for on-line verification of vehicle and its license status. Off-line verification of mParivahan QR Code is also available on this platform. Normal android mobile apps can be used for this purpose.
This benefits both the enforcement agencies as they are not required to physically handle any document, their office need not maintain any inventory or record, and the citizens as they will not be required to carry documents. This fast, transparent and accountable system also ensures real-time availability of offence status to the transport and traffic enforcement officers and the citizens.
Please click here for SOP document.
Special Service and Features
MoS V. Muraleedharan to visit Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia
Thiruvananthapuram 29 May 2023
Minister of Stat for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Shri V. Muraleedharan, will pay an official visit to Negara Brunei Darussalam from 30-31 May 2023 and to Malaysia from 1-2 June 2023. During his visit to Brunei, MoS will engage with Indian diaspora members in the country. It is estimated that over 14,000 Indians have made Brunei their home.He will witness cultural performances organised by Indian Associations in Brunei as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. This will be the first visit of MoS to Brunei and also the first Ministerial visit from India to the country since October 2019.
In Malaysia, he will hold a bilateral meeting with Mr. Datuk Mohamad bin Alamin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia. MoS will also meet . Mr. V. Sivakumar, Minister of Human Resources of Malaysia. MoS will take part in the inauguration of the first ever Persons of Indian Origin  Day -Malaysia  and will launch the PIO International Festival to be held from 2-4 June 2023. He will address the Indian community and diaspora at the ‘Pravasiya Bharatiya Utsav’. With 2.75 million PIOs, Malaysia is home to the second largest PIO population in the world.
MoS will deliver a key-note address at an International Conference titled "India-ASEAN Dynamics in the Emerging Indo-Pacific Order: Pathways to Cooperation beyond the Third Decade”, organized by the High Commission of India in Kuala Lumpur in collaboration with Centre for ASEAN Regionalism University Malaya  and Asia Europe Institute . He will also interact with leaders of Indian community associations and leading business associations of India and Malaysia.
This is the first Ministerial visit to Malaysia after the formation of new Government in Malaysia in November 2022.
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